Ski Schools Les Deux Alpes (35 offers)

Learn to ski in Les Deux Alpes

Only an hour’s drive from Grenoble and 2.5hrs from Lyon, the resort of Les Deux Alpes is situated at 1,650m in the French Isère department at the point where the Northern and Southern Alps meet. Les Deux Alpes lies within the Massif des Écrins mountain range and is home to the Mantal glacier, also known as the Mont-de-Lans glacier.

The Mantal glacier has an altitude of over 3000m, which makes summer skiing possible. What’s more, even snow fans with only little experience can ski on the glacier, as blue slopes lead from the very top all the way down to the valley.

In Les Deux Alpes, the main slopes are found on the Jandri (3288m), the Tête du Diable (2868m) and the Tête Moute (2813m) mountains.

Ski lessons for beginners in Les Deux Alpes

Les Deux Alpes has 200km of slopes and two-thirds are green or blue, so the resort is ideal for beginners. There are various easy runs directly by the village, which are particularly helpful for younger skiers, as they don't need to carry their equipment far.

The ski schools in Les Deux Alpes offer lessons from age 4yrs. Groups have a maximum of 10 participants and are arranged according to age and ability. Children aged 4-6yrs learn their first moves in the snow garden, which is secure and separate from the main slopes. Kids aged 6yrs+ learn how to snowplough and glide on green slopes nearby. The meeting point for group lessons is either the snow garden or directly by the green pistes.

When the first basics have been well-established, the ski schools in Les Deux Alpes progress onto easier blue runs within the resort. The focus moves to improving technique and introducing parallel skiing.

Ski schools recommend the blues on the quiet Vallée Blanche sector to the right of the village, for those looking for peaceful slopes to work on their technique after lessons.

Kids’ ski lessons in Les Deux Alpes

Ski schools in Les Deux Alpes offer ski lessons to kids aged 4yrs and older. The youngest skiers learn the technique basics in the kids’ area; this enclosed and playful space is adapted to the children’s needs and offers the optimal conditions for young learners.

Kids aged 6-13yrs start on the green slopes within the resort. The ski schools in Les Deux Alpes take skiers with previous experience directly to blue or red slopes that are the most suitable for their level and progression.

Experienced skiers are taken to explore the red and black slopes on the Fée mountain (2200m). Vallons de la Selle is also a great playground for off-piste skiing and some ski schools in Les Deux Alpes even offer freeriding group lessons that take place within this area.

Les Deux Alpes ski pass

The Les 2 Alpes ski pass covers 200km of slopes. There are various price ranges, depending on the length of stay, the season and the skier’s age. Discounts are available for early bird and group or family skiing. The ski schools in Les Deux Alpes are happy to give further advice about ski pass rates.

Ski hire Les Deux Alpes

With almost 40 ski hire outlets in Les Deux Alpes, the resort is optimally equipped for skiers who want to hire out the latest equipment, or even for those who want to try skiing without having to buy all the gear.

Ski lesson prices in Les Deux Alpes

Ski schools in Les Deux Alpes offer group and private ski, snowboard and freeriding lessons. The prices quoted are the lowest price per lesson within the season, not including equipment:

	Kids ski lessons	Adults ski lessons	Snowboard lessons
Group	from 30€/2,5-3hrs	from 30€/2,5-3hrs	from 30€/2,5-3hrs
Private	from 48€/hr	from 48€/hr	from 48€/hr

The best ski schools in Les Deux Alpes

ESI St Christophe

Founded in 1986, the ESI team is particularly welcoming and offers ski and snowboard lessons in English, French, Italian & Spanish.

Meeting point:The ESI snow garden, in front of the Côtes Brune hotel.

CheckYeti customers reviews: kids friendly, beginner friendly, patient

European Ski School

European Ski School was the first French ski school to have been recognised by the British Association of Snowsports Instructors (BASI). Lessons are given in English, Dutch, French & Italian.

Meeting point: By the Coolidge lift to the right of the Jandri Express base station.

CheckYeti customers reviews: beginner friendly, relaxed, patient

What makes ski lessons in Les Deux Alpes special

3421m up on the Dôme du Puy Salié, the Belvédère des Écrins is a suspended aerial footbridge that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain panorama.

For those who want to ski in the moonlight, night skiing is available on the Lutins piste during the French holidays, Tuesdays to Fridays, from 5.30-8.00pm.

Every December, the 8-day Rise Festival ensures a memorable start to the skiing season with numerous international DJs & musicians performing at venues throughout the resort.